A tight center-palate to this juicy red, with plum, chocolate and cedar aromas that follow through to a medium body with creamy tannins and a savory finish. Delicious. A blend of 52% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot, with carmenere and petit verdot. Very attractive now, but will age nicely.

Bright blackcurrants and soft florals on the nose. Plump, plush, and friendly, this has immediate juiciness with soft, cushioned tannins that give a crisp grip. Fresh and fruity with a broad mid-palate, though not the longest. The mint chocolate cooling effect on the finish is delightful. Well-balanced in texture and body, making it highly accessible. A crowd-pleaser with mouthwatering appeal, bottled in June. Easygoing but well-crafted, this offers pure drinking pleasure. 3.78pH. No new oak. (GH)

The second wine of Clerc-Milon, a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenère and 1% Petit Verdot, and the élevage was in second-fill barrels for twelve months. The nose is filled with lightly dried berries, vanilla and peppered strawberry. The palate is fresh, charming and accessible, with a finely honed texture supporting a core of ripe and lightly grained tannins with dried berry fruits tinged with leather and crushed chalk. Very approachable, drinkable now or certainly very soon. The alcohol is 14.47%, with 14.5% on the label. (CK)